Syrian Kurdish commander in touch with Turkey, open to meeting Erdogan

Syrian Kurdish commander in touch with Turkey, open to meeting Erdogan
Syrian Kurdish commander in touch with Turkey, open to meeting Erdogan

Syrian Kurdish commander in touch with Turkey, open to meeting Erdogan
Serbia says it will investigate Russian accusations that it ships arms to Ukraine

Serbia says it will investigate Russian accusations that it ships arms to Ukraine
Greece drafts tougher law for rejected asylum seekers, PM says

Greece drafts tougher law for rejected asylum seekers, PM says
EU sanctions cost Kosovo 600 million euros in stalled funds, says think tank
EU sanctions cost Kosovo 600 million euros in stalled funds, says think tank
US ambassador to Turkey will serve as special envoy to Syria

US ambassador to Turkey will serve as special envoy to Syria
North Macedonia wants EU, NATO at its talks to settle row with Bulgaria

North Macedonia wants EU, NATO at its talks to settle row with Bulgaria
Greek court charges 17 coast guard officers over 2023 migrant shipwreck, say sources
Greek court charges 17 coast guard officers over 2023 migrant shipwreck, say sources
EU says it has begun to ease sanctions on Kosovo

EU says it has begun to ease sanctions on Kosovo
Greece says Turkey must lift war threat to get access to EU defence funds

Greece says Turkey must lift war threat to get access to EU defence funds
Firefighters test readiness as Greece enters wildfire season

Firefighters test readiness as Greece enters wildfire season
Romanian top court rejects challenge to annul presidential election

Romanian top court rejects challenge to annul presidential election
Greek fire brigade on high alert after 6.1 magnitude quake strikes off Crete
Greek fire brigade on high alert after 6.1 magnitude quake strikes off Crete
Earthquake of magnitude 6 strikes Crete, Greece, GFZ says
Earthquake of magnitude 6 strikes Crete, Greece, GFZ says
Second man in court over arson attacks linked to UK PM Starmer

Second man in court over arson attacks linked to UK PM Starmer
EU leaders relieved after centrist beats pro-Trump rival to Romanian presidency

EU leaders relieved after centrist beats pro-Trump rival to Romanian presidency
Romania's pro-EU president-elect known for calm, methodical approach

Romania's pro-EU president-elect known for calm, methodical approach
Centrist Dan wins Romanian presidency over hard-right pro-Trump rival

Centrist Dan wins Romanian presidency over hard-right pro-Trump rival
Erdogan says U.S. CAATSA sanctions on Turkey defence sector easing under Trump

Erdogan says U.S. CAATSA sanctions on Turkey defence sector easing under Trump
Swedish PM says jailed reporter on his way home from Turkey

Swedish PM says jailed reporter on his way home from Turkey
Factbox-What you need to know about Romania's presidential run-off vote

Factbox-What you need to know about Romania's presidential run-off vote
Russia, Ukraine agreed to exchange 1,000 POWs from each side, Ukrainian Defence Minister says

Russia, Ukraine agreed to exchange 1,000 POWs from each side, Ukrainian Defence Minister says
EU readying new sanctions to increase pressure on Russia, von der Leyen says

EU readying new sanctions to increase pressure on Russia, von der Leyen says
Ukraine to make securing a ceasefire a priority in Istanbul talks, says source

Ukraine to make securing a ceasefire a priority in Istanbul talks, says source
Trump says he will return to Washington after Gulf tour

Trump says he will return to Washington after Gulf tour
In Romania vote, centrist mathematician Dan braces for tight battle with hard-right
In Romania vote, centrist mathematician Dan braces for tight battle with hard-right
Erdogan tells Zelenskiy that Turkey to host him, Putin when they are ready

Erdogan tells Zelenskiy that Turkey to host him, Putin when they are ready
Zelenskiy says no need for Putin meeting if technical talks agree ceasefire

Zelenskiy says no need for Putin meeting if technical talks agree ceasefire
Small, aspirational Albania hosts giant European summit

Small, aspirational Albania hosts giant European summit
Turkey to discuss roadmap with U.S., Syria after U.S. lifted Syrian sanctions

Turkey to discuss roadmap with U.S., Syria after U.S. lifted Syrian sanctions
Berlin backs Trump's demand to hike NATO spending target to 5%

Berlin backs Trump's demand to hike NATO spending target to 5%
Putin currently has no plans to go to Istanbul talks, the Kremlin says

Putin currently has no plans to go to Istanbul talks, the Kremlin says
Britain steps up efforts to tackle organised immigration crime in the West Balkans

Britain steps up efforts to tackle organised immigration crime in the West Balkans
Trump not going to Turkey for Russia-Ukraine talks, US official says

Trump not going to Turkey for Russia-Ukraine talks, US official says
Ukraine wants clarity from Russia before deciding next steps on talks in Turkey

Ukraine wants clarity from Russia before deciding next steps on talks in Turkey
Turkey's Erdogan met online with Trump, Syrian and Saudi leaders, Anadolu says

Turkey's Erdogan met online with Trump, Syrian and Saudi leaders, Anadolu says
The volunteer firefighters warding off Greece's blazes

The volunteer firefighters warding off Greece's blazes
Strong earthquake strikes off Crete, no damage reported
Strong earthquake strikes off Crete, no damage reported
Trump to say hello to Syrian president in Saudi Arabia, White House says

Trump to say hello to Syrian president in Saudi Arabia, White House says
Germany's Merz: EU to tighten sanctions on Russia if no progress on Ukraine this week

Germany's Merz: EU to tighten sanctions on Russia if no progress on Ukraine this week
Trump envoys Witkoff and Kellogg to go to Turkey for Russia-Ukraine talks, sources say

Trump envoys Witkoff and Kellogg to go to Turkey for Russia-Ukraine talks, sources say
Poll shows Romanian hard-right and centrist candidates tied ahead of run-off
Poll shows Romanian hard-right and centrist candidates tied ahead of run-off
Serbia's Vucic says he wants to join EU, despite visit to Moscow

Serbia's Vucic says he wants to join EU, despite visit to Moscow
Albania's Rama wins historic fourth term, opposition says vote stolen

Albania's Rama wins historic fourth term, opposition says vote stolen
Albania's Socialist Party leads in parliamentary vote, results show

Albania's Socialist Party leads in parliamentary vote, results show
Kurdish PKK ends 40-year Turkey insurgency, bringing hope of regional stability

Kurdish PKK ends 40-year Turkey insurgency, bringing hope of regional stability
Eurovision Asia 2026: 11 countries confirmed as Bangkok prepares for historic first contest

Eurovision Asia 2026: 11 countries confirmed as Bangkok prepares for historic first contest
Ben-Gvir accuses Arab parties of election fraud as Qatar denies involvement

Ben-Gvir accuses Arab parties of election fraud as Qatar denies involvement
Bolivia’s ‘Doctor Cockerel’ has waited outside a hospital for eight years

Bolivia’s ‘Doctor Cockerel’ has waited outside a hospital for eight years
Keiko Fujimori turns to Bukele's prison model as Peru battles organised crime

Keiko Fujimori turns to Bukele's prison model as Peru battles organised crime
‘The people have decided’ - Protesters pressure Eisenkot to join Arab parties against Netanyahu

‘The people have decided’ - Protesters pressure Eisenkot to join Arab parties against Netanyahu
Migrants attempt dangerous Channel crossings from new French departure points

Migrants attempt dangerous Channel crossings from new French departure points
Venezuela's Machado pushes for 2027 presidential election after return

Venezuela's Machado pushes for 2027 presidential election after return
Netanyahu wins most seats but falls short of majority as secret election probe continues

Netanyahu wins most seats but falls short of majority as secret election probe continues
Israel election 2026: Netanyahu's bloc leads but falls short of parliamentary majority

Israel election 2026: Netanyahu's bloc leads but falls short of parliamentary majority
'No majority, no peace' - Police drag Tel Aviv protesters away amid election deadlock

'No majority, no peace' - Police drag Tel Aviv protesters away amid election deadlock
‘Netanyahu is sowing chaos’ - Bennett accuses Israeli PM of exploiting Qatar election interference claims

‘Netanyahu is sowing chaos’ - Bennett accuses Israeli PM of exploiting Qatar election interference claims
Niger accuses Chad of deadly drone strike with French backing

Niger accuses Chad of deadly drone strike with French backing
‘We refuse to be scapegoats’ - Chad rejects Niger's deadly drone strike accusations

‘We refuse to be scapegoats’ - Chad rejects Niger's deadly drone strike accusations
Indonesia deploys oxygen buses as wildfire haze worsens in Borneo

Indonesia deploys oxygen buses as wildfire haze worsens in Borneo
‘Lie of the century’ - China warns US over blacklisting of biotechnology firms

‘Lie of the century’ - China warns US over blacklisting of biotechnology firms
Mexico Roundup: Truckers demand Sheinbaum talks, US operations proposal rejected and trade deal remains unfinished

Mexico Roundup: Truckers demand Sheinbaum talks, US operations proposal rejected and trade deal remains unfinished
Why Spain and France's time zones do not match their geographical location

Why Spain and France's time zones do not match their geographical location
Wildfires in 2026: Russia, Brazil and Canada among countries with most land burned

Wildfires in 2026: Russia, Brazil and Canada among countries with most land burned
How Europe's time zones looked in 1938 before World War II changed the clocks

How Europe's time zones looked in 1938 before World War II changed the clocks
Brazil's Catholic population falls to 57% as evangelical Christianity expands

Brazil's Catholic population falls to 57% as evangelical Christianity expands
Flávio Bolsonaro arrives in Miami after leaving Brazil through Argentina and Ecuador

Flávio Bolsonaro arrives in Miami after leaving Brazil through Argentina and Ecuador
Costa Rica transfers first 123 inmates to new mega-prison

Costa Rica transfers first 123 inmates to new mega-prison
Trump calls Brazil election ‘terrible’ despite accepting Lula's victory

Trump calls Brazil election ‘terrible’ despite accepting Lula's victory
Israel election deadlocked as opposition declares vote against Netanyahu

Israel election deadlocked as opposition declares vote against Netanyahu
‘The bad one leaves, someone worse comes’ - Gaza Palestinians reject hopes of change after Israel election

‘The bad one leaves, someone worse comes’ - Gaza Palestinians reject hopes of change after Israel election
Countries strengthen crisis plans as Europe steps up disaster readiness

Countries strengthen crisis plans as Europe steps up disaster readiness
‘He who owes nothing, fears nothing’ - Lula slams Flavio Bolsonaro's exit to US

‘He who owes nothing, fears nothing’ - Lula slams Flavio Bolsonaro's exit to US
Brazil election 2026: Lula gains ground across nearly all municipalities in runoff victory

Brazil election 2026: Lula gains ground across nearly all municipalities in runoff victory
UN secretary-general race 2026: Rebeca Grynspan leads as veto threats block candidates

UN secretary-general race 2026: Rebeca Grynspan leads as veto threats block candidates
The Brazilian lawmaker behind Lula’s digital army is taking his political influence beyond Brazil

The Brazilian lawmaker behind Lula’s digital army is taking his political influence beyond Brazil